YOUTH SAILING CAMP
ONE15 BROOKLYN MARINA - PIER 5 AT BROOKLYN BRIDGE PARK
NEW YORK SAILOR’S CAMP A one-of-a-kind experience exploring our historic harbor reminding us NYC is an island. Campers have opportunities to learn the ropes and receive hands-on sailing experience taught by our professional maritime instructors and youth educators.
$980 per camper - multi-week discounts available - Monday to Thursday
EXPLORE THE CITY BY SEA
Each day will be spent sailing the Sailor’s Club fleet of sailboats from One°15 Brooklyn Marina on Pier 5 in Brooklyn Heights. The camp vessels are beautiful classic sailboats.
Our itinerary varies from session to session. But the adventures across the vast New York Harbor could take us to The Verrazano narrows, the Hudson River, the East River, Hell Gate, and under the torch to Lady Liberty by sea, just to name a few. Along the way creating new friendships, collecting new skills for your toolbox, and getting peppered by the captain on the area's maritime history.
COME SAIL WITH US
Being on a boat lends itself to unforgettable educational experiences. Building confidence on the water and learning new skills. Away from normal day-to-day life on land is sometimes just what the doctor ordered. Seeing the city from a new perspective stays with you long after camp has ended. After all the ocean covers most of the world (71 percent) and New York Bay is by far the largest open and wild space in this city.
We limit six campers per boat. Small group size means plenty of opportunity to learn by doing.
If you have kids under 11 years old and are interested in coming to camp with us and would like to book a camp session. Please send us a note! We would be delighted to run a program for you.
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A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SAILOR
The day for your young sailor starts at 9:00 am at the entrance of Pier 5, One15 Brooklyn Marina. NYSC Captain Ross, Paul, or Dayyan will greet the sailors. From 9 to 9:30 am the captain and sailors will go over the itinerary, charts, and activities for the day.
Before we set sail everyone has an opportunity to visit the restrooms on land and purchase a snack/lunch if the sailor did not bring food from home. We do ask that everyone comes prepared with food for the day and a full water bottle or two, a hat, a long-sleeve option, a raincoat, and ocean-safe sunscreen.
At 10:00 am we set sail for 2 hours. Noon we lunch for an hour. Either back at the pier or we ‘dock and dine’ at anchor at one of many anchorages in New York Harbor.
At 1 pm We set sail again. Full, happy, and hydrated off on the next adventure.
3:30 We are back at pier 5. Packing up, tidying lines, and summing up the day’s lessons.
4 pm Brings the end of the sailors’ day with us. Armed with tales of the sea, wind in their hair, and hydrated as heck they head back to you.
Thank you for letting us hang with your sailor for the day!
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The classes are held in the Upper Bay of New York harbor sailing along the Hudson River, East River and Jamaica Bay. These are exciting bodies of water to be introduced to sailing. Our instructors ensure students are safe at all times while we learn in this diverse arena.
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Weather is taken very seriously as the safety of our students is top priority. The curriculum will adjust in the event of temporary inclement weather. Rain day activities include field trips to The Noble Maritime Collection, New York Museum of Natural History, South Street Seaport Museum, and more.
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11 to 17 year olds. Please contact us if you would like to organize a custom private session for youth under 11 years old. Specific sailing camp programing can be accommodated by request.
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No prior sailing experience is required, just an interest in learning to how sail. Experienced sailors will be re-acquainted with familiar sailing concepts and apply them on a larger keelboat.
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Sailboats: Vineyard Vixon 29’, CLuders 36’, Intrepid 9 Meter.
Chaseboat: 24’ Downeast lobster skiff
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9:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday
w/ 1-hour lunch break between 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm.
Daily Schedule
⚓︎ 9:00 am - Morning lesson & activities
⚓︎ 10:00 am - Morning sailing session
⚓︎ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lunch 7 games in the park
⚓︎ 1:00 pm - Afternoon sailing session
⚓︎ 3:30 pm - Group debrief & end of day activities
⚓︎ 4:00 pm - End of day
Camp Principles for Young Sailors
⚓︎ Safety at Sea
⚓︎ Fundamentals of sailing
⚓︎ Knots and ropes
⚓︎ Teamwork and crew dynamics
⚓︎ Adventure planning
⚓︎ Basic Navigation
The 5-day 7-hour camp is designed for youth 11 - 17 who are excited to explore New York City Harbor for an introduction to the eye-opening activity of sailing and adventure in a structured and fun environment. .
No prior sailing experience is required, just an interest in learning to how sail. Experienced sailors will be re-acquainted with familiar sailing concepts and apply them on a larger keelboat.
Certification: Level 1 Teen Sailing Certification, American Sailing Association 101 Basic Keep Boat certification can be accommodate by special request.
"It is not that life ashore is distasteful to me. But life at sea is better."
― Sir Francis Drake
SAY HELLO!
LET’S PLAN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE FOR THE YOUTH IN NEW YORK HARBOR
NYC@SAILINGCOLLECTIVE.COM
(917) 403-4247
159 BRIDGE PARK DR
BROOKLYN, NY 11201